Lung Function Articles & Analysis
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Have you started snoring suddenly and have other health issues that have emerged recently? Although snoring is usually considered as a harmless annoyance, it is actually a symptom of deeper health issues, such as hypothyroidism. This is when the thyroid reduces the production of thyroid, a vital hormone and there is a deficiency in the body. Though the connection between hypothyroidism and ...
Research in the field of pulmonary biology often requires detailed analysis of lung tissues. One of the optimal methods for studying lung structures and functions in mice is the use of C57 mouse models, specifically through the preparation of frozen sections. ...
Smokers significantly increase the risk of developing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and lung cancer, as well as heart disease. The good news is quitting smoking brings immediate and long-term health benefits, reducing health risks and improving overall well-being. ...
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is characterized with snoring and frequent interruptions in breathing, when asleep. That impacts quality sleep and puts the individual at risk of health issues. Though CPAP therapy is considered gold standard in treating sleep apnea, there are a multitude of vitamins and minerals that can help you get better sleep by addressing factors like muscle relaxation ...
Precision-Cut Lung Slices (PCLS) have emerged as a innovative ex vivo model that allows researchers to explore deep into lung physiology, disease mechanisms, and pharmacological responses. By offering a unique combination of biological complexity and controlled experimental conditions, PCLS serve as a critical bridge between the limitations of traditional in vitro cell cultures and the ...
Our aim is for anyone with asthma to have: · No daytime symptoms, · No night symptoms, · No activity limitations, · No need for using a rescue inhaler, · No side effects from treatment, · Normal lung function. The main part of treating asthma is treating the underlying ...
This enzyme is known for its ability to degrade elastin, a key protein that provides elasticity and resilience to tissues such as skin, lungs, and blood vessels. Understanding the functions and implications of elastase is crucial in biochemistry and medicine, as it has a significant impact on both health and disease. ...
Although spirometry stands as the most commonly utilized method among these tests, spirometry alone may not always provide a comprehensive and precise diagnosis of lung function. To further evaluate the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs, DLCO (diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide) testing is frequently ...
Pulmonary function tests evaluate lung function and diagnose respiratory conditions. ...
Medical ventilators are significant medical devices, using positive pressure to circulate air through the lungs of patients who cannot breathe effectively on their own. Modern ventilators integrate a variety of sensors that can automatically adapt to changes in lung function or breathing, minimizing required input from medical personnel. Cubic ...
Pulmonary fibrosis, particularly idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), represents a significant challenge in healthcare due to its detrimental impact on lung function and limited treatment options. While WNT/β-catenin signaling plays a crucial role in lung development and maintenance of adult lung stem cells, its ...
This process involves taking a fully functional organ from the donor and placing it into the receiver whose own organ is not working as it should. ...
Live is a tender and cheerful 4-year-old girl. She’s diagnosed with Rett syndrome, but has a more atypical disease course, which means she cannot sit, stand or walk. Live makes good eye contact and has learned to use her eyes and facial expressions to communicate. Live developed as expected until she was around 6 months, but Madeleine, Live’s mother, still felt that something was ...
Omicron possesses more mutant sites and is more contagious than prior strains, with the majority of them residing in the upper respiratory system rather than the lungs. While the existing intramuscular vaccines on the market today generally have only humoral and cellular immunity, the vaccine given in the arm produces antibodies in the blood, but few antibodies reach our ...
This device and management program is designed to help adults and children, five years and up, monitor their lung function and take control of their respiratory health. Aluna automatically tracks your FEV1% over time. ...
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Apps like Aluna allow you to track your lung function over time and can even help predict an exacerbation before it occurs. ...
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Shortness of breath also causes difficulty speaking. The Importance of Monitoring Lung Health One of the best ways to guard against asthma attacks is monitoring your or your child’s lung health. ...
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Aluna allows a patient to record their lung function and monitor it at home. Patients who have only recently been diagnosed with asthma or are unfamiliar with its severity may struggle to know when is an appropriate time to use their rescue medications like their rescue inhaler. ...
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This device and management program is designed to help adults and children, five years and up, monitor their lung function and take control of their respiratory health. Aluna automatically tracks your FEV1% over time. ...
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This device and management program is designed to help adults and children, 5 years and up, monitor their lung function and take control of their respiratory health. Aluna automatically tracks your FEV1% over time. ...
ByAluna